Join us in Lantern Hall for our first Family Gig!
Families come in all shapes and sizes, and this event is for everyone. Whether you bring your nan, your cousin, your neighbour or your best mate, there’ll be something for all to enjoy.
Our warm and welcoming Beacon House Band is looking forward to sharing a morning of music and fun with you.
Expect:
- Singalongs with well-loved tunes
- Casual jamming moments
- Instruments and props to join in
- Chair dancing (if you fancy it)
- Audience waves – simple, joyful, and very contagious
So come along, get involved, and enjoy a relaxed celebration of music and togetherness. We’d love to see you there.
Presented by Bristol Beacon
Age: 2+ (under 18s must be supervised)
Tickets: required for all (babes in arms go free).
*adult supervision required for children at all times.
Please also note that it may be loud at times so ear defenders are recommended for smaller ears.
Dance Party times
Family Gig 1: 10.30 – 11.15
Family Gig 2: 12.00 – 12.45
All timings are approximate and subject to change.
Ticket Information
As well as covering the cost of putting on this event, all proceeds from your ticket will support Bristol Beacon’s Community Music Programme. By purchasing a ticket to this event you are supporting our work bringing the joy of music to communities across Bristol.
Thank you, we can’t wait to see you for a really fun morning.
About Lantern Hall
Bristol’s home of dazzling new music
Seating plans
Seating plans
Lantern Hall is a performance space with a flat floor that can be used in a seated or standing format. To find out more detail about our seating plans, auditorium entrances and exits and accessible viewing areas, view our seating plan page.
Venue information
Venue information
Take a closer look at our beautifully restored venue, see what’s on and view detailed information about the performance space.
The venue
Lantern Hall
at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Lantern Hall is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Level 1 and follow signs to find the auditorium.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 200m away, directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.
Access
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users are available within the first 10 rows on the flat floor of the Hall.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in rows AA-J on the flat floor are most suitable. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.
Hearing Facility
A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.
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